Breadcrumbs List.
Communications Team
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Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa recognised by WHO
24 March 2026
Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa, Centre for Pacific and Global Health has been designated a WHO Collaborating Centre for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) and Climate Change.
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Vice-Chancellor Dawn Freshwater’s portrait unveiled
24 March 2026
A new portrait of outgoing Vice-Chancellor Dawn Freshwater has been created as part of a long-standing University tradition of honouring its Vice-Chancellors.
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How changing beliefs are reshaping Pacific identity
24 March 2026
Doctoral candidate Laki Tiatia (Nofoali'i, Lelepa, Avao) is examining how growing spiritual diversity is reshaping Pacific identity.
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Free public transport could be the smarter relief package
24 March 2026
The Green Party’s proposal to make public transport free for three months would cost a fraction of current fuel relief spending, while cutting reliance on imported oil, says Dr Timothy Welch.
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Covid lessons point to need for better modelling
24 March 2026
Analysis: In the next pandemic, we'll need improved modelling to help policymakers weigh health, social and economic impacts together, says Paula Lorgelly.
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TOKTALK returns to spotlight Māori and Pacific research
23 March 2026
A lively evening of presentations will showcase the diverse Māori and Pacific approaches shaping research at Waipapa Taumata Rau, while strengthening connections across the Moana.
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Oil shock lessons for New Zealand
23 March 2026
Analysis: The current fuel crisis should be seen as a strategic policy opportunity, with lessons drawn from the 1973 oil crisis, writes Basil Sharp.
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Humans, animals like same mating calls, backing 'Darwin's hunch'
23 March 2026
New research from The Music Lab points towards humans and other animals having common tastes in sound.
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Brain scientist knows the value of hope
23 March 2026
A rising star in brain research, Dr Molly Swanson has recently been granted $877,000 for research into motor neurone disease.
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Maurice Wilkins Centre launches strategy for Pacific peoples
20 March 2026
The Maurice Wilkins Centre launched its inaugural Pacific Strategy, it provides a commitment to Pacific leadership, partnership and excellence; ensuring biomedical research delivers meaningful outcomes for Pacific peoples.
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Alumni recognised at Kiwibank's New Zealander of the Year Awards
20 March 2026
University alumni were winners at the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, with Hazel Kerr named Senior New Zealander of the Year alongside her husband Dr Alan Kerr, and Craig Piggott taking out the Innovator of the Year category.
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Oceanic diplomacy reveals longstanding ancient Pacific practices
19 March 2026
Systems to maintain peace, facilitate negotiation and ensure balance between communities have existed in the Pacific for centuries, says new book.